New(ish) Music Video: Chad VanGaalen “Peace On The Rise” + Free Music

Back in May Canadian musician and visual artist Chad VanGaalen released his hand-drawn animated video for “Peace on the Rise”, the first single from his fourth album Diaper Island, out now on Sub Pop. The only question is what do like better VanGaalen’s music or his art?

Download “Peace on the Rise” here (right click + save link as)

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Download “Sara”, another track from Diaper Island here (right click + save link as)

Artist Shout Out: Roland Flexner

Artist Bio/Statement:

Born in 1944 in Nice, France, Roland Flexner has lived and worked in New York since 1982. As a young artist he aligned himself with the Nouveau Réaliste and Supports/Surfaces movements; since the ’90s, he has created delicate and precise drawings on paper, including his ongoing Vanitas series of skulls and skeletons. Many of Flexner’s works of the past decade are based on the Japanese art of suminagashi—the manipulation of ink and water on gelatin—a technique he was introduced to during an extended residency in Japan. A selection of these drawings were included in the 2010 Whitney Biennial, and Flexner’s work has been the subject of exhibitions at P.S.1/MoMA; The Royal Academy of Arts in London, England; The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA; Tokyo’s Museum of Contemporary Art; and both Exit Art and The Drawing Center in New York City, among other venues. Flexner is represented by D’Amelio Terras Gallery in New York City.

See more from Flexner’s Sumi Drawing series here

All works are Sumi ink on gelatin

Art Roundup: April 8, 2011 to April 15, 2011

Weekly roundup of the best art shows and art related events in and around the Lawrence/Kansas City area.

Click the link below for our calendar events April 8, 2011 through April 15, 2011.

Calendar link for events

Highlights:

• ReThink Topeka Exhibition and Art Walk
Downtown Topeka (Map of below locations)
Saturday, April 9, 1-6pm

From the organizers (ReThink Topeka):
Venues and Activities

• Break Room (911 S. Kansas Ave.): film, music and youth art. Food for sale by the Break Room. Youth/Adult activity: make a city collage with provided materials.

• Blue Planet Café (110 S.E. 8th Ave.): Artwork by regional artists, live music, readings and food provided by the Blue Planet Café.
Youth/Adult activity: Linda Carson will do storytelling at 2, 4 and 5
p.m. You can make wings to flutter around for the rest of the day. Supplies will also be available to make your own button for $1. Merchandise will be headquartered at Blue Planet, with ReThink
Topeka shirts, chapbooks and Frisbees for sale.

• Jayhawk Tower (700 Southwest Jackson St.): Artwork by regional artists, live music, readings and food provided by the Brickyard Barn Inn. The Jayhawk Theatre will be conducting tours of the theater at 1, 3, and 5. Youth/Adult activity: cookie decorating.

• NexLynx (123 SW 6th Ave.): Artwork by regional artists will be on display. Youth/Adult activity: poetry workshop. Chapbooks featuring regional authors will be on sale at this location. Door prize and food provided by NexLynx.

• Supersonic Music (117 S.E. 6th Ave.): Local musicians will perform out front. Youth/Adult activity: chalking

• Topeka Community Cycle Project (TCCP) (423 S. Kansas Ave.): Local craft and art group, the Craftavists have partnered with the TCCP to upcycle bike parts and materials in order to create handmade bicycle inspired art, which will be on display and for sale at this location.

Music, chalk drawing and other activities will line the sidewalks
during the event.

View full full event list here.

American Infamy 3 by Roger Shimomura

• Shadows of Minidoka
• 31st Annual Lawrence Art Auction
Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire Street in Lawrence, KS)
Saturday, April 9, 5:30-10pm

From the organizers:
Doors open at 5:30. Live Auction begins at 7:30

Art from over 150 artists on view now in the galleries.

2011 Featured Artist: Roger Shimomura.

Major sponsors: The EyeDoctors Optometrists Dr. Harvat, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Hamilton.

Artwork generously donated by artists represents a diverse spectrum of forms and mediums, including paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and prints. The art auction committee is working hard at ensuring this event is teeming with quality art and that the event is truly a great experience for all involved. You can expect fresh changes to many aspects of this event. Ben Ahlvers, Exhibitions Director along with the Art Auction Committee are enthusiastic to bring this annual event to the community.

The Lawrence Arts Center is a non-profit arts agency that has served the Lawrence community for 35 years. The Exhibitions Program strives to provide the highest quality in local, national, regional, national and international visual art. Between the two gallery spaces, the program hosts 15-18 exhibits per year. This annual event serves as the gallery programs primary source of funding. Now, more than ever the arts need you to become an active participant.

Tickets may be purchased by phone (785-843-2787) or at the Lawrence Arts Center with credit card, check, cash. $40 in advance (ends 4pm April 9), $50 at door.

• Adult Swim Carnival
Street Closure – between Mass. St. and New Hampshire St. (17 East 8th Street in Lawrence, KS)
Thursday, April 14, 6-11pm

From the Organizers:
Adult Swim is about to jollificate all over Lawrence. The Ragbag of Jollification features Bands! Prizes! Games such as Convict Escape! Flunko! and Balloonicorn Blowout! And it’s FREE! FREE! FREE!

Go to adultswimpresents.com to find out more.

Performance by Pusha-T featuring Rick Geez, and music by Nick Arcade.

31st Annual Lawrence Art Auction

American Infamy 3 by Roger Shimomura

• Shadows of Minidoka
• 31st Annual Lawrence Art Auction
Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire Street in Lawrence, KS)
Saturday, April 9, 5:30-10pm

From the organizers:
Doors open at 5:30. Live Auction begins at 7:30

Art from over 150 artists on view now in the galleries.

2011 Featured Artist: Roger Shimomura.

Major sponsors: The EyeDoctors Optometrists Dr. Harvat, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Hamilton.

Artwork generously donated by artists represents a diverse spectrum of forms and mediums, including paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and prints. The art auction committee is working hard at ensuring this event is teeming with quality art and that the event is truly a great experience for all involved. You can expect fresh changes to many aspects of this event. Ben Ahlvers, Exhibitions Director along with the Art Auction Committee are enthusiastic to bring this annual event to the community.

The Lawrence Arts Center is a non-profit arts agency that has served the Lawrence community for 35 years. The Exhibitions Program strives to provide the highest quality in local, national, regional, national and international visual art. Between the two gallery spaces, the program hosts 15-18 exhibits per year. This annual event serves as the gallery programs primary source of funding. Now, more than ever the arts need you to become an active participant.

Tickets may be purchased by phone (785-843-2787) or at the Lawrence Arts Center with credit card, check, cash. $40 in advance (ends 4pm April 9), $50 at door.

ReThink Topeka Exhibition and Art Walk

• ReThink Topeka Exhibition and Art Walk
Downtown Topeka (Map of below locations)
Saturday, April 9, 1-6pm

From the organizers (ReThink Topeka):
Venues and Activities

• Break Room (911 S. Kansas Ave.): film, music and youth art. Food for sale by the Break Room. Youth/Adult activity: make a city collage with provided materials.

• Blue Planet Café (110 S.E. 8th Ave.): Artwork by regional artists, live music, readings and food provided by the Blue Planet Café.
Youth/Adult activity: Linda Carson will do storytelling at 2, 4 and 5
p.m. You can make wings to flutter around for the rest of the day. Supplies will also be available to make your own button for $1. Merchandise will be headquartered at Blue Planet, with ReThink
Topeka shirts, chapbooks and Frisbees for sale.

• Jayhawk Tower (700 Southwest Jackson St.): Artwork by regional artists, live music, readings and food provided by the Brickyard Barn Inn. The Jayhawk Theatre will be conducting tours of the theater at 1, 3, and 5. Youth/Adult activity: cookie decorating.

• NexLynx (123 SW 6th Ave.): Artwork by regional artists will be on display. Youth/Adult activity: poetry workshop. Chapbooks featuring regional authors will be on sale at this location. Door prize and food provided by NexLynx.

• Supersonic Music (117 S.E. 6th Ave.): Local musicians will perform out front. Youth/Adult activity: chalking

• Topeka Community Cycle Project (TCCP) (423 S. Kansas Ave.): Local craft and art group, the Craftavists have partnered with the TCCP to upcycle bike parts and materials in order to create handmade bicycle inspired art, which will be on display and for sale at this location.

Music, chalk drawing and other activities will line the sidewalks
during the event.

View full full event list here.